F. James Johnstone OD, MBA, FAAO

975 Rickly Street     Somewhere       Wyoming  82999             333 888 3838

Faculty position at UCLA School of Optometry

Ø      Extensive background in all aspects of Optometry, including practice management.

Ø      Over 25 years experience as Doctor of Optometry.

Ø      Ardent supporter of quality education in Optometry.

Ø      Proven skills in leadership and consensus building.

Ø      Experience in curriculum development and evaluation.

Ø      Professional level skills in written and verbal communications.

Ø      Published writer: Optometric Office Design, (Journal of the American Optometry Association)

Ø      Presented Masters Thesis "Inefficiencies of Larger Optometric Practices" to the Wyoming Association of Optometry.

Ø      American Optometric Association Ophthalmic Standards Committee.

Ø      AOA National Board Examiner.

Atlanta Vision Center, Atlanta, GA                                                    1976-present

Doctor of Optometry

·         Provide all aspects of optometric care for over 38,000 patients in a state of the art facility.

·         Successfully treat a very diverse population comprised of all age groups, ethnic origins, and socio-economic backgrounds.

·         Committed to providing the highest level of patient care possible; stress eye health.

·         Utilize advanced diagnostic techniques, including digital retinal photographs, Humphrey's Visual Fields screening, and EPIC refraction.

·         Manage and oversee a staff of 8.

·         Create a high level of job satisfaction among staff with a very low turnover rate.  This is accomplished by showing respect and appreciation, providing flexible hours, and ensuring smooth and open communications between all employees.

·         Provide continuing education opportunities to all employees as part of my commitment to personal development.

Southern California Community College                                              1984-present

Board of Trustees, Elected Member

·         Developed key performance indicators of student's success, leading to program refinement and improved learning.

·         Assessed and evaluated college curriculum; made recommendations for improvement.

 -continued-

·        Emphasized problem solving, group interaction/cohesiveness, oral presentations and written communication.

·        Provided feedback to the faculty on educational matters to help create a more active learning environment.

America's Doctors of Optometry, Miami, FL                                             1987-1989

Practice Management Consultant

·        Developed comprehensive practice management guidelines for Optometrists.

Dr Gene Simmons, Seattle, WA                                                    1974-1975

Contact Lens Fellowship

University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City

Masters of Business Administration

Southern College of Optometry, Memphis

Doctorate of Optometry

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science (Natural Sciences)

Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

~ Member, American Optometric Association

~ President, Wyoming Vision Service Plan

~ Elected member of Board of Trustee, Western Wyoming Community College

 Back